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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was announced 12 months before the LS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 F300EXR LS5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 LS5 F300EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LS5

 F300EXR LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the LS5.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and LS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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